Urban Meyer is a Recruiting Master After Joe Burrow, Chase Young and Jeff Okudah Go Top 3 in 2020 NFL Draft
By Andrew Gullotta
Thursday night's NFL draft is officially the latest display of the genius of former Buckeyes' coach Urban Meyer. Not one, not two, but ALL THREE of Meyer's Ohio State recruits, Joe Burrow, Chase Young, and Jeff Okudah, occupied the top three slots in this draft. A masterpiece.
This is just another reason why Meyer was a collegiate coaching genius.
Urban Meyer is chilling at home and just won the #NFL draft. Three guys he recruited to the Ohio State #Buckeyes go 1-2-3. Amazing.
— Charles Robinson (@CharlesRobinson) April 24, 2020
Not only did he rejuvenate two powerhouse programs in Florida and Ohio State, with three National Championships, but he has also led an impressive group of Ohio State alumni to the NFL. His time with the Buckeyes has included stars like Ezekiel Elliott, Michael Thomas, Marshon Lattimore, the Bosa brothers, and Ryan Shazier, even before he dominated 2020's draft thoroughly, following his retirement.
Not only does it show how great Meyer's recruiting ability is, but it proves that he and his coaching staff are able to help their players progress throughout college.
Urban Meyer the first college coach to never coach in the NFL and going to Canton. #UrbantoCanton
— Michael Thomas (@Cantguardmike) April 24, 2020
Throughout his coaching career, Meyer has been able to excel significantly at the three major areas of college coaching. He has been able to recruit the best talent, develop them, and watch his former players on Sundays tear up the NFL. This just shows how legendary Meyer's career was.